Content includes: Atomic structure, bonding, reactions, solutions, reaction dynamics, equilibrium and gases. This course is not designed for students majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Engineering.

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CHM1020Principles of Organic and Biochemistry

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Prerequisites:CHM1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

Prerequisite: C or better in CHM 101. Content includes: Hydrocarbons, alcohols, carbonyls, organic acids and their derivatives, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, hormones, vitamins, metabolism and body fluids. This course is not designed for students majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Engineering.

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CHM1030Chemistry in Society

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This course is designed for the non-science major with no previous college-level science background. It includes an introduction to chemistry as well as several current chemical topics of significant societal concern.

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CHM1050Introduction to General Chemistry

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Prerequisites:MTH1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)ORMTH1020 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)ANDMTH1030 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)ANDMTH1040 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)ORMTH1100 (May not be taken concurrently)

Designed as an introductory course to CHM 107 for those students whose high school training in chemistry and mathematics is deemed insufficient for unqualified admission to CHM 107. Chemical laws and theories; symbols, formulae and equations; the periodic classification; atomic and molecular masses; elementary concept of ionization; states of change; mole concept; stoichiometry.

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CHM1070General Chemistry I

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Prerequisites:CHM1050 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)Corequisites: CHM 1100 MTH 1400

Stoichiometry, thermochemistry, states of matter, selected properties of the elements, solutions, atomic and molecular structure.

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CHM1080General Chemistry II

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Prerequisites:CHM1070 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

Basic laboratory techniques are introduced including the qualitative analysis of the common inorganic cations and anions.

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CHM1120Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

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Prerequisites:CHM1100 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)Corequisites: CHM 1080

The second of two general chemistry laboratory courses for science and engineering majors. This course provides students with hands-on experience in the exploration of chemical principles covered in General Chemistry II (CHM 108). This will include principles of solutions, kinetics, acid/base reactions, equilibria, electrochemistry as well as laboratory techniques such as volumetric analysis and spectrophotometry.

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CHM2250Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

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Prerequisites:CHM1120 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)Corequisites: CHM 2270

Common laboratory techniques are illustrated with experiments involving the generation, isolation, purification and characterization of organic compounds. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (a) Perform basic organic chemical lab techniques, such as distillation, TLC, extraction, washing, re-crystallization and melting point analysis; (b) Effectively explore the principles behind observed organic chemical phenomena; (c) Construct and maintain a professional laboratory notebook. (d) Develop an internal database of organic reactions.

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CHM2260Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

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Prerequisites:CHM2250 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)Corequisites: CHM 2290

Prerequisites:CHM1080 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)Corequisites: CHM 2250 CHM 2250

The first semester of a two-semester general course covering the theoretical aspects as well as the practical application of organic chemistry. The structure and properties of organic compounds are the basis for understanding stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and the chemistry of saturated aliphatic and alicyclic compounds.

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CHM2280Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

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The more common laboratory techniques of organic and inorganic chemistry are illustrated with experiments involving the isolation, characterization and purification of compounds. Emphasis is placed on the concept of chemical reactions and the physical, chemical and spectroscopic tools available to the chemist.

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CHM2290Organic Chemistry II

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Prerequisites:CHM2270 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

A continuation of CHM 227 into aromatic, electrocyclic and carbonyl chemistry, followed by a survey of carbohydrate, amino acid and some other natural product chemistry.

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CHM2300Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

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Prerequisites:CHM2250 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)Corequisites: CHM 2290

Prerequisites:CHM3420 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)

General survey of modern inorganic chemistry.

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CHM4200Polymer Engineering and Science

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Prerequisites:CHM2290 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)CHM3420 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)

Introductory overview of terminology, synthesis, properties, and fabrication of polymers.

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CHM4250Polymer Surface Coatings

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Prerequisites:CHM4200 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)

Chemical, physical and mechanical properties of polymers related with their functions as protective coatings. Comparisons between coatings made with various alkyds and varnishes. The effects of solvents (and mixtures of solvents), fillers, wetting and flatting agents related to the special requirements of coatings. Equipment required for preparation and applications of coatings. Necessary evaluation tests and the significance of these tests.

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CHM4290Industrial Chemistry/Societal Issues

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Prerequisites:CHM2290 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)

Prerequisites:CHM2290 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)

Students will be taken on a tour of the current chemical literature and will be expected to actively engage the concepts therein, as well as the ethical and social repercussions of the work. The course is built around student reading and discussion. Topics will vary yearly to reflect research trends. Particular emphasis will be placed on the ethics of technological advance and how chemistry affects the lives of all organisms on Earth. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (a) Search the chemical literature competently; (b) Properly interpret all pieces of the chemical literature; (c) Distill large amounts of topical data into a written or oral presentation; (d) Apply their knowledge of chemical science to the ethical and social implications of such work.

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CHM4700Basic Biochemistry

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Prerequisites:Corequisites: CHM 2290

An introduction to structure-function relationships of biomolecules, including amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Also an introduction to metabolism, including glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. Physiological applications of biochemistry will be stressed.

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CHM4710Biochemistry I

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Prerequisites:CHM2270 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

The chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in relation to cellular structure. Special emphasis on enzymes and enzyme kinetics.

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CHM4720Biochemistry II

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Prerequisites:CHM4710 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)

Intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, amino acids, and nucleic acids. Bio-energetics in terms of cellular utilization and conservation of energy. Metabolic controls in terms of genetic and enzymatic mechanisms.

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CHM4730Biochemistry Laboratory I

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Isolation, purification and characterization of carbohydrates, nucleic acids and proteins from natural sources. Enzyme kinetics using isolated enzymes. Designed to supplement CHM 471 and 472.

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CHM4740Recent Advances in Biochemistry

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Prerequisites:CHM4710 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)CHM4720 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)

An advanced treatment of current research in biochemistry. Receptors, hormones, neurobiochemistry, recombinant DNA, biochemistry of disease. Emphasis on proper interpretation of the literature and the significance of the discoveries to the improvement of life. Discussion with student participation.

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CHM4810Instrumental Analysis

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Prerequisites:CHM3420 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)CHM3870 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)Corequisites: CHM 4820

Theory and use of instruments as applied to physicochemical and analytical measurements.

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CHM4820Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

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Laboratory procedures solving problems in correlation with the theories developed in CHM 4810.

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CHM4980Undergraduate Research

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An extensive project in research carried out under the guidance of a designated faculty member. This course is usually taken for two consecutive terms. The laboratory results must be submitted in an approved technical report at the end of each term. A maximum of six credits may be used to satisfy degree requirements.

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CHM4990Chemistry Senior Assessment

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This course is required of all B.S. Biochemistry, B.S. Chemistry, and B.A. Chemistry majors in their final year. Students are required to complete the outcomes assessment tools used by the department. These contribute to curriculum assessment, and the accreditation process of the American Chemical Society.